Joker In The Pack

Words: Chris Malme, Robert Maughan, Martin GK
Music: Mike Whitaker, Philip Alcock, Martin GK
Inspired by "Nine Princes in Amber" by Roger Zelazny

So the sleeper awakes to find a world of illusion
You've been living a lie for so long you believed it was real
They fooled you with their masquerade
But now you've seen the game they've played
You take the cards to show the world
It's time for another deal!

    You're the joker in the pack
    Running in the shadow
    And now you're coming back
    To claim what is yours.

There are strangers around and they say they're your sisters and brothers
Though you think you recall them your mem'ries have faded to dust.
Nine princes vie in a title race
For a throne in a distant place
It seems that you may hold the ace
But who you can ever trust?

    You're the joker in the pack
    Running in the shadow
    You'd better watch your back
    If you're gonna pull through

        Now's the time to make your choice,
        Let your brothers hear your voice,
        Play your cards close to your chest
        Hope your hand will stand the test,

So the hero returns to find his world in confusion
And with so much at stake, you can never be sure what to do
If to power you aspire
Walk the pattern through the fire
You will find your hearts desire
There just waiting for you

    You're the joker in the pack
    Running in the shadow
    And there's no turning back
    From the path that you choose

    You're the joker in the pack (you're the joker, you're the joker)
    Running in the shadow (run-run-running in the shadow)
    You better watch your back (better watch your back)
    If you're gonna pull through

    You're the joker, you're the joker, run-run-running in the shadows
    You're the joker, you're the joker, run-run-running in the shadows

    You're the joker in the pack (you're the joker, you're the joker)
    Running in the shadow (run-run-running in the shadow)
    You better watch your back (better watch your back)
    If you're gonna pull through

    You're the joker in the pack

Lyrics copyright © 1992 Chris Malme/Maughan/Gordon-Kerr
Music copyright © 1991 Whitaker/Allcock/Gordon-Kerr

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